We’ve talked about some of the great remote features that home buyers can use during these times. We want to reassure you that there are also steps that people in the real estate world are taking to help people selling…
Author: Kevin Murphy
I am an owner and head broker of The Real Estate Store. I became a real estate broker in 2005, but Real Estate is a family business for me as a third generation Real Estate Broker.
Filing Taxes? Deductions for Homeowners
While the due date for taxes has been pushed back to July 15th, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many people are working on filing their taxes ahead of the stimulus checks that should be released during April. If you are…
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Spring-Time Home Projects
With the weather finally starting to warm up, we can begin to put winter behind us. As the snow melts away and grass starts to grow back, we are drawn to spending more time outside in the fresh weather. But…
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged with: cleaning, garden, home projects, maintenance, organization, spring, springtime
Remote Features to Take Advantage of While House Hunting
As social distancing is becoming a regular and necessary practice during these times, we are recommending that people do not attend open houses or go to in-person showings. Although Real Estate brokerage has been deemed an essential service at the…
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Setting Up a Temporary Work-From-Home Space
In recent days, many people are finding themselves working from home. Remote work allows for ease of flexibility as many workplaces are asking employees to work from home during this crisis. However, people who have never worked from home before…
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Affordability in Home Ownership
For someone who wants to stop renting and start owning a home, the goal may feel like steep climb. With housing prices and rent rising, it can be hard to imagine making a large purchase such as a home. However,…
Posted in For Buyers Tagged with: affordability, budget, credit, credit history, credit reporting, home buying, mortgage, types of mortgage
Maine Homeowners: Check your Mailbox in Early 2020!
Are you a homeowner in the state of Maine? You may be seeing a $100 check early next year! The Property Tax Relief Fund (https://www.maine.gov/treasurer/property_tax_relief/) in Maine is planning to distribute excess funds to households that qualified for the homestead…
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Why Should You Have Pre-Inspection
When it comes to changing homes, one of the most stressful parts is selling your home. In the process of packing and looking for your new home, a potential buyer may find an issue during the inspection that will throw…
Posted in For Sellers Tagged with: home seller, inspection, negotiation, pre-inspection, real estate, renovation, repairs, seller, selling
Sweat Equity & “Fixer-Uppers”
Buying fixer-uppers and pouring sweat equity into those properties trended almost a decade ago. While there are still plenty of investors who “flip” homes for a profit, buyers are trending toward homes that are move-in ready. As this trend continues, the…
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Building your Dream Home in Maine
Building a dream home has many benefits! New construction homes are: Tailored to you and your family’s needs Built using new materials that will last longer Need less maintenance and repair in the near future Meet current safety codes and…
Posted in For Buyers Tagged with: architects, builders, buyers, dream home, land, land buying, maine, new construction, new england, winter construction
